Housekeeper/Kitchen Assistant

Salary: From £27,976 FTE (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: Mon-Fri / 32.5hrs/ 0930-1630

Location: Edinburgh

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Would you like to have Holyrood Park as a space to have a walk at lunchtime? We would like to invite you to join our team at Bright Horizons Elsie Inglis situated centrally in the heart of Edinburgh. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Housekeeper. This is a varied role, which would suit someone who is flexible, forward-thinking, and loves each day to be different.

The nursery is a 65-place setting located in a single-storey building in the former Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital, backing onto Holyrood Park in central Edinburgh. The nursery is a short 10-minute walk from Waverley Station, with local bus routes also nearby. There is also parking on site.

Purpose of the role:

• Provide support to the Chef in the preparation of meals and snacks, including basic food preparation, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Light housekeeping duties to create a clean and orderly environment for our families and staff.
• Work in collaboration with others and take responsibility for working in line with regulatory requirements and BH policies and procedures.

Our Benefits:

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave.
• Pension.
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more.
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure the kitchen environment is kept clean, safe, and well organised at all times while supporting the smooth operation of meal service.
• Keep the Nursery clean and safe for the children, staff, and families.
• Encourage and model appropriate behaviour in a child environment, always being professional and adhering to our Heart Principles.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene of the children’s bathroom and nappy change areas throughout the day.
• Carry out daily laundry duties as required.
• Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality, being aware of personal information regarding children.
• Support, promote, and implement policies and procedures.
• Work in co-operation and partnership with the Nursery team, providing high standards of cleaning to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
• Be prepared to help where needed, including undertaking certain domestic tasks within the nursery, e.g., supporting over mealtimes and cleaning of equipment.
• Ensure products and materials are appropriate for a nursery environment and stored and used in line with COSHH guidelines.
• Take reasonable care of yourself and others and comply with company Health and Safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and showing resilience to take responsibility for getting things done.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial property, preferably within a nursery or care home setting.
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post.
• Sound knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements.
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including a PVG check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!